Translations
Modern
I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.
Traditional
I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.
Literal
I know every bird of the mountains, and the wild beast of the field is unto Me.
Latin
Cognovi omnia volatilia cæli, et pulchritudo agri mecum est.
Original
Hebrew
English
I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.
Notes
The psalmist warns against valuing sacrificial rituals more than having the right attitude in your heart.
God appears as judge. He reminds both the godly and the ungodly that sacrifices and reciting the law are worthless without thankfulness, repentance, and justice.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Animals: Belong to God Beasts by Nature Wild Birds: Inhabit: Mountains Birds: The Property of God Formalism: General Scriptures Concerning God: Sovereign Offerings: Useless when not Accompanied by Genuine Piety The Burnt offering: The Most Costly, No Adequate Tribute to God